BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

damage caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.

Rod antenna

If necessary, for example before
entering a car wash or a garage with

elevator ramp, remove the rod antenna.
To do so, grip the rod antenna at the base
and unscrew it from the antenna foot by
turning it to the left.

Headlamps

When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following: do not

rub them dry, and never use abrasives or
strong solvents. Remove dirt and contami-
nation, such as insects, by soaking with
shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of
water. Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow; never use a
scraper.

Vehicle paintwork

Regular care contributes greatly to driving
safety and value retention.

Environmental influences varying from one
region to the next can affect the vehicle
paintwork. Please base the frequency and
scope of car care on these various influ-
ences.

Care of upholstery

Depressions that come about on the uphol-
stery material of the seats in daily use can
be brushed out using a slightly damp brush
against the grain.

The fact that velour lays down is not a qual-
ity defect, but rather is inevitable in the
case of home textiles or clothing materials.

In the case of strong sunlight and longer
parking periods, cover the seats or all win-
dows to prevent discoloration.

Care of special parts

>Light-alloy wheels

Use wheel cleaner especially during the
winter months, but do not use any
aggressive, acidic, strong alkali or rough
cleansers or steam jets above 140

7 /

6. Observe the manufacturer's

instructions

>Chrome parts

such as bonnet grill, door

handles, etc.:
Especially if exposed to road salt, care-
fully clean these parts with plenty of
water and possibly with a shampoo addi-
tive. For additional treatment, use
chrome polish

>Rubber parts:

Treat only with water or rubber care
products.

Do not use silicon sprays or other
silicon-containing care products,

otherwise noise and damage could
occur.

>Plastic parts, imitation leather surfaces,

headliner, lamp glass, covering glass for
the display elements, as well as matt
black molded parts:
Clean with water and, if necessary, plas-
tic care products. Do not dampen seats
and the headliner.
Never use solvents such as lacquer thin-